Operations Manager

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team in infrastructure and logistics management. The role involves supervising maintenance of school facilities, managing a team of Operations Support Officers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and managerial skills, and preferably experience in estate management and logistics. Certification as a Fire Safety Manager is required. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and motivated individual with strong organisational and managerial skills.
• Experience in estate management and logistics is preferred.
• Certification as Fire Safety Manager or entry requirements for FSM course.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Operations Support Officers in managing school infrastructure and logistics.
• Ensure maintenance of school facilities for a safe learning environment.
• Supervise vendors for infrastructure and facilities improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in estate management

Logistics

Safety and emergency planning

Education

Certification as a Fire Safety Manager (FSM)

Job description

What The Role Is

The Operations Manager leads and supervises a team of Operations Support Officers (OSOs) in infrastructure and logistics management, as well as upholding and maintaining school safety and security.

What You Will Be Working On

You will supervise and manage the maintenance of school facilities to ensure a safe learning environment and lead a team of OSOs for effective school operations, supervise vendors, including Managing Agents and Term Contractors, for infrastructure/ facilities improvement and maintenance work. You will also work with the Vice-Principal (Administration) and Administration Manager to manage infrastructure-related budget and evaluate infrastructure-related project proposals, ensure school compliance with safety regulations and implement school safety protocols, as well as support student discipline-related matters.

What We Are Looking For

• A dynamic and motivated individual with good organisational, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills
• Preferably has experience in estate management, logistics, safety and emergency planning
• Possess certification as a Fire Safety Manager (FSM) or meet the entry requirements for FSM course (Refer to careers webpage for more information - https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/non-teaching-careers/eas-schools/operations-manager)

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

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